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So, I got a phone call a few weeks ago from the Orange Girls, who informed me that they were packin' it up for good after their next show. The company's named for the ladies who used to sell fruit outside the theaters during the Elizabethan era, when women were not allowed on the stage (female roles were played by guys in drag) and its mission was to produce shows with substantial roles for women actors, as well as provide opportunities for women lighting designers, directors, costume designers and the like. Having watched this company from its first season, as it produced challenging shows and stacked up the Kevin Kline nominations (and won some statues, too), it's a little sad to see it go. The Orange Girls' last show, Wonder of the World, opens later this month and runs through October. Details below; if you've never seen the Orange Girls on stage, this is your last opportunity! --Stefene Russell
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Join the Orange Girls for our last hurrah as we present David Lindsay-Abaire's screwball comedy Wonder of the World.
When Cass walks out of her fairytale marriage to pursue the life she thinks she missed out on, she never expects to end up in the honeymoon capital of the world with a suicidal sidekick, a lonely boat captain, and a hapless pair of private detectives. As her slapstick journey of self-discovery takes one dizzying turn after another, Cass begins to realize that she alone will determine whether or not she gets her happy ending.
The stellar cast includes Orange Girls co-founder and Kevin Kline Award winner Brooke Edwards alongside Charlie Barron, Kirsten Wylder, Kelley Ryan, Greg Johnston, Mary Schnitzler and Actors’ Equity Association member and Kevin Kline Award winner Christopher Hickey. The production is directed by Deanna Jent.
*Free babysitting available at our Sunday matinees...which comes in handy as this play isn't appropriate for the kiddies.
Showtimes:
Sept. 25 - Oct. 11
Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors and $15 for season subscribers and patrons who bring personal care items to Saturday night performances. The items will be donated to Karen House, a local charity that helps women and children in need.
All performances are held at the Anheuser-Busch Black Box Theater at COCA (524 Trinity Ave., in the University City Loop.)
For more information or reservations visit www.orangegirls.org, email info@orangegirls.org or call 314-520-9557.
